Two changes in this update, one small and one bigger:

• Fixed a bug in the scoring system where you could only score if you had a combo going
• Added graphical indicators of upcoming blocks

Expect another update on Friday featuring enhancements to the indicators, I just wanted to get this out because I missed the last Friday update and wanted to fix that scoring bug.

[ 2025-02-19 01:02:15 CET ] [ Original post ]

Smaller update this week due to extenuating personal circumstances.

• Removed all code for the old rendering system, all graphics are now rendered as SDFs. This has resulted in a small graphical change to the extra life icon.
• Fixed a bug where the graphical indicator for holding a button to quit would not appear sometimes and would sometimes not disappear when releasing the button.
• Refactored scoring system to allow for future complexity. Combos now appropriately multiply score gained from gems and climbing higher.
• Player movement speed made slightly faster.

[ 2025-02-08 01:24:11 CET ] [ Original post ]

It is now time for break.up's first content update! I spent the last week working on this devlog video about the leadup to the early access launch. Please watch if you're interested in how this game was made! [previewyoutube=YDgiUlXFg3o;full][/previewyoutube] The main feature of this new update is unlockables. I have added four unlockable color palettes and two new unlockable songs! Get a high score to start finding breakable blocks that will give you unlockables! You can configure your palette and music in the settings menu.



This is only the beginning: I intend to add more unlockable palettes and songs, and also some more options, like a "random" mode for both. Other changes include:

• Changed behavior of the Safety and Bonus upgrades when used in combination. Losing a ball from Bonus will no longer recharge Safety without causing you to lose a life.
• Whether or not Invictus is charged is now indicated by the LIVES text in the top left flashing.
• Fixed a crash when trying to bind analog controls. Actual support for binding analog controls coming in the future.

[ 2025-02-01 01:36:59 CET ] [ Original post ]

Very small emergency hotfix update. The upgrades now have description text. Accidentally commented out the code that draws them and never put it back. Whoops. Also removed a no longer necessary optimization to fix a hypothetical memory leak that would happen if you played the game for an extremely long time.

[ 2025-01-22 07:22:11 CET ] [ Original post ]